ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Hawthorne Road, 14623
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run a festive 5K in Rochester, supporting local charities and celebrating the community with an Oktoberfest vibe.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- For a Cause
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners
The ROCtoberfest 5K in Rochester, NY, offers a unique blend of fitness and community support. This event is a wonderful chance to run or walk a 5K while contributing directly to local charities. It's designed to help organizations raise funds without the overhead of hosting their own event, making your participation doubly impactful. Join in the festive spirit, perhaps even donning some lederhosen, to celebrate Rochester and its charitable efforts.
What to expect
- Run or walk a 5K in Genesee Valley Park.
- Support local charities through your participation.
- Enjoy a festive atmosphere with an Oktoberfest theme.
Standout details
- Fundraising for local charities
- Oktoberfest celebration
- Lederhosen encouraged
- 5K run/walk
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
ROCtoberfest 5K presented by Strangebird Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 9:30am Genesee Valley Park
What is ROCtoberfest? ROCtoberfest is a 5K and fundraising opportunity for local charities in October. It's the chance for participants to run a 5K & donate to local charities! And for charities to raise money for their organizations without the expense of producing an event.
Grab your running shoes and lederhosen to celebrate with our ROCtoberfest 5K! Join us at Genesee Valley Park for a 5K run/walk that also will serve as a fundraising event for local charities. Let's celebrate Rochester and charities in it. Register today to join the ROCtoberfest fun!
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